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intercept (verb), intercepts; intercepted; intercepting
1. To take, to seize, or to stop on the way.
2. To interrupt, to hinder, or to prevent; "The secret war message was intercepted and decoded, removing the element of surprise from the attack."
(Latin: leaf, leaves; a plant's device for intercepting light, obtaining and storing water and nutrients, exchanging gases, and providing a process for photosynthesis)